I am deeply indebted to the following people: Sally Kim, Danielle Dieterich, Karen Fink, Alexis Welby, Ashley McClay, Emily Ollis, and the entire team at G. P. Putnam’s Sons; Alexandra Machinist, Josie Freedman and their colleagues at ICM; Pilar Queen; Andrea Katz; Ann-Marie Nieves; Julie Miesionczek; Todd Doughty; Anne Korkeakivi; Jovie Perkins; Elyssa Friedland; Leigh Abramson; Lauren Brody; Charlotte Houghteling; and Josephine Alger, all of whom were instrumental in the writing of this book. I am humbled and grateful for your help, support, and love.
This book is dedicated to my husband, Jonathan. He has taught me what it means to be a partner. I am lucky he is mine.